Esther J. “Judy” Kendrick, of Metamora, was born on October 17, 1944 in Indianapolis, a daughter to Neal Henry and Esther Schatz Clauson. After graduating high school she attended Indiana University and received her degree in nursing; Judy worked for and later retired from St. Vincent. She married Bob Kendrick in Indianapolis on December 23, 1966 and he survives. Judy was a member of the Metamora Ladies League and enjoyed painting, house repair and decorating. On Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the age of 73, she passed away at her residence.
Those surviving who will cherish Judy’s memory include her husband of over 51 years, Bob Kendrick; two daughters, Jennifer (Randall) Hoover of Claypool and Heather Jones of Etna Green; 7 grandchildren, Sarah, Merry, Amber, Kelly, Victor, Kendrick and Kaleb; one sister, Nancy Ann Davidson of Colorado; one brother, Roy Clauson of Indianapolis and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Robert Kendrick, and a sister, Rosemarie vonVogel.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 2 until 4 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, with services beginning at 4 p.m. Cremation will follow.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the Metamora Fire Department. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Judy Kendrick.